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Cyber Personal Hygiene is Not Sexy, but It Works!

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November 18, 2009

Cyber security continues to be a hot topic. October was Cyber Security Month, and it was filled with conferences, academic discussions, and bold pronouncements by industry groups and individual firms. In my mind, we are forgetting a key element, and the one attempt to address it was lost in the noise. A consumer security software company named AVG released a white paper that focused not on their products, but rather, on personal responsibility. Perhaps the public was tired of cyber security by then, perhaps it was just not “cool” enough; I just know it was completely overlooked.

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Federal Oversight of Subways Proposed

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November 17, 2009

Federal Oversight of Subways Proposed – Washington Post
The Obama administration will propose that the federal government take over safety regulation of the nation’s subway and light-rail systems, responding to what it says is haphazard and ineffective oversight by state agencies.

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TSA To Inspect Jet Repair Shops Under New Proposal

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November 17, 2009

TSA To Inspect Jet Repair Shops Under New Proposal – USA Today
Thousands of airplane maintenance shops in the U.S. and abroad would get increased scrutiny to make sure they are not easy prey for terrorists looking to sabotage U.S. jets during routine repairs, a government proposal says.

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GOP Maneuvers for Floor Vote on Transfer of Guantanamo Detainees

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November 17, 2009

GOP Maneuvers for Floor Vote on Transfer of Guantanamo Detainees – CQ Today
House Republicans are prepared to force a symbolic floor vote on the Obama administration’s decision to send five detainees suspected of terrorism to stand trial in New York City.

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Global Cyber Company AVG Stresses Importance of Safe Online Shopping

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November 16, 2009

Here at Adfero Group, I’ve been working with AVG and Shop.org who are teaming in a series of social media strategies aimed at spreading the word about how to shop safely online while finding the best bargains of the holiday season. Over the past few months, AVG, a global cyber company, initiated a dialogue here in Washington, D.C., to stress the importance of individual responsibility in cyber security.

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A Lack of Imagination Led to a Lack of Preparation – A Report From Mumbai

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November 16, 2009

As the anniversary of another terrorist attack approaches, the questions remain: Are we safer than we were before the attacks, and are we doing the right things to prevent another attack? Those were the questions on the minds of participants this past week in Mumbai, India, at the second Security and Resiliency Summit co-sponsored by London First and Bombay First – held on the cusp of the first anniversary of the Mumbai attacks of November 26, 2008.

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Cyberwar helped turn tide in Iraq

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November 14, 2009

National Journal Magazine – The Cyberwar Plan In May 2007, President Bush authorized the National Security Agency, based at Fort Meade, Md., to launch a sophisticated attack on an enemy thousands of miles away without firing a bullet or dropping a bomb. At the request of his national intelligence director, Bush ordered an NSA cyberattack […]

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To Address Border Security Issues, Administration Must Fill Vacancies at Top Agencies

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November 13, 2009

With the spike in border violence, much of it associated with Mexican drug cartels battle with the Mexican government, we have a greater need than ever to fill the positions of the agencies responsible for protecting our borders — from the DEA and ATF to Customs and Border Protection.

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The Coast Guard Adapts — but will CNN?

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November 12, 2009

The Coast Guard adopts new policies after scare on the Potomac. Don’t expect the same from CNN.

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Top Republican says White House hiding info on Fort Hood

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November 11, 2009

Top Republican says White House hiding info on Fort Hood – The Hill’s Blog Briefing Room The ranking Republican on the House intelligence committee on Tuesday night accused the White House of withholding information on the Fort Hood attack. Rep. Pete Hoekstra (Mich.) said administration officials delayed briefing members of Congress about the alleged gunman, […]

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